History Question Answers Chapter 7 The Administration of the Swaraj Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 7

Solutions

Exercise

1. Can you tell?

1. A Council with eight departments – Ashtapradhan Mandal.

2. Bahirji Naik was the Head of this department – Intelligence Department.

3. The sea fort built by Maharaj near Malvan – Sindhudurg Fort.

4. He looked after the war materials on the fort – Karkhanis.

2. Write about it in your own words.

1. Shivaji Maharaj’s policy regarding agriculture:

• He encouraged farmers to cultivate more land.
• He appointed Annaji Datto to handle revenue fairly.
• He gave seeds, bullocks, and ploughs to poor farmers.
• If crops were lost due to drought or war, taxes were reduced.

2. Shivaji Maharaj – A ruler concerned about the welfare of his subjects:

• He created laws to protect people and maintain justice.
• He set up a strong administration with Ashtapradhan Mandal.
• He built forts for security and developed trade.
• He raised a navy to protect Swaraj from foreign enemies.

3. Give Reasons.

1. Shivaji Maharaj established the Council of Eight Ministers.

• To manage different departments like war, finance, and justice.
• To ensure smooth administration and people’s welfare.

2. Shivaji Maharaj raised a navy.

• To protect Maharashtra’s coastline from Portuguese, British, and Siddis.
• To control trade routes and stop enemy attacks.

4. Complete the chart.

Military Organization:

1. Infantry → Havaldar → Jumledar → Sarnobat.
2. Cavalry → Shiledars → Bargirs → Sarnobat.